Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

For Ages 12-15​

Do you know all the legends and history of Clermont? Campers age 12-15 will take a deeper look at Clermont's past through research and exploration of the house and grounds. Throughout the week, students will work with Clermont staff on a creative project to present to parents at the end fo the week- prose, a skit, a painting, a comic, or an exhibit.​

$150/child for Friends of Clermont members - $170/child for non-members

For Ages 7 - 12​

Campers will explore the museum's extensive grounds, play games, and make historic crafts that will help them to learn about the lives of the Livingston family at Clermont. At the end of the week, the children will put on a performance for their parents, acting in costumed skits as Livingston family members they have researched during the week.​

$130/child for Friends of Clermont members - $150/child for non-members

Daily, July 2nd through September 4th. Weekdays 4pm to 8pm. Two matches per night, 5:15pm & 6:30pm. Fee: $12 singles; $15 doubles.

Daily tennis tournament in the following divisions: Men’s and Women’s Singles; Men’s and Women’s Doubles; Mixed Doubles. Trophies are given to the 1st place winner and runner up in each division. Begins May 1 to June 30 or until the 384 maximum participant number is reached.

Six massed balloon flights, Friday 6:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday 6:00 am and 6:30 pm, Monday 6:00 am, launching from The Archery Field near the Castile entrance weather permitting. Visit BalloonsOverLetchworth.com for details.

Food and beverage tastings and sales from local New York State Vendors who offer products made in NY. Over 100 vendors 10am-5pm Highbanks Recreation Area. A collaboration with Livingston Arts.

Please join us Memorial Day weekend, May 26 & 27, from 10 am to 3 pm for the 15th Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh, NY. We are proud to have the U. S. Navy Blue Angels as the headliner this year. We are also excited to have joining the Blue Angels, the Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds, the U. S. Army Golden Knights parachute team and the U. S. Air Force F22 Raptor. Returning to our shores are Sean Tucker and Team Oracle, Screamin' Sasquatch presented by John Klatt Airshows, Matt Chapman, the GEICO Skytypers, American Air Power Museum Warbirds, and David Windmiller. There will also be an appearance by the B17 Yankee Lady. Besides the show in the sky there will be military recruiters and displays from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard along the boardwalk from the West Bathouse to the East Bathouse joined by food and merchandise vendors. There is a $10 parking fee per vehicle and the show is rain or shine. For more information, visit www.bethpageairshow.com or Bethpage Federal Credit Union Air Show on Facebook. See you at the park!

Date: Saturday, May 26, 2018 Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Central Mall

New Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm (both days)

Fee: $10 Vehicle Use Fee

A free volleyball tournament that is played on sand courts. There are two divisions, 4-player teams and 6-player teams, which are open to males and females. Award ceremony is at the conclusion of each division's match. Advanced registration is required. Call the Regional Recreation Department for more details, 631-321-3510.

Saturday July 14th- 6 Player Division

Sunday July 15th- 4 Player Division

Central Mall- Field 4

Please join us Memorial Day weekend, May 26 & 27, from 10 am to 3 pm for the 15th Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh, NY. We are proud to have the U. S. Navy Blue Angels as the headliner this year. We are also excited to have joining the Blue Angels, the Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds, the U. S. Army Golden Knights parachute team and the U. S. Air Force F22 Raptor. Returning to our shores are Sean Tucker and Team Oracle, Screamin' Sasquatch presented by John Klatt Airshows, Matt Chapman, the GEICO Skytypers, American Air Power Museum Warbirds, and David Windmiller. There will also be an appearance by the B17 Yankee Lady. Besides the show in the sky there will be military recruiters and displays from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard along the boardwalk from the West Bathouse to the East Bathouse joined by food and merchandise vendors. There is a $10 parking fee per vehicle and the show is rain or shine. For more information, visit www.bethpageairshow.com or Bethpage Federal Credit Union Air Show on Facebook. See you at the park!

Date: Saturday, May 26, 2018 Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Central Mall

New Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm (both days)

Fee: $10 Vehicle Use Fee

A free volleyball tournament that is played on sand courts. There are two divisions, 4-player teams and 6-player teams, which are open to males and females. Award ceremony is at the conclusion of each division's match. Advanced registration is required. Call the Regional Recreation Department for more details, 631-321-3510.

Saturday July 14th- 6 Player Division

Sunday July 15th- 4 Player Division

Central Mall- Field 4

Six massed balloon flights, Friday 6:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday 6:00 am and 6:30 pm, Monday 6:00 am, launching from The Archery Field near the Castile entrance weather permitting. Visit BalloonsOverLetchworth.com for details.

Food and beverage tastings and sales from local New York State Vendors who offer products made in NY. Over 100 vendors 10am-5pm Highbanks Recreation Area. A collaboration with Livingston Arts.

June 30 10AM – 5PM and July 1, 10AM – 4PM

This popular arts and crafts show and sale draws more than 130 artisans and thousands of visitors. Sponsored by the Cazenovia Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps (CAVAC); admission to the show is free. For more information, contact the CAVAC business office at (315) 655-9798.

Beginning at the formal garden gate at 2PM each day of the show, a free 20-minute guided tour (weather permitting) highlighting the history of the Lorenzo formal garden will also be offered. For tour information please call Jackie Roshia at (315) 655-3200, ext. 106.

Three weeklong programs for ages 6-12. Act fast for early bird pricing.

Week 1: July 16-20 – Olana as an Oasis: Discovering Different Ecosystems

Week 2: July 23-27 – Unearthing the Artistic Senses

Week 3: July 30-August 3 – The Nature of Wandering w/ author Keri Smith, The Wander Society

Information & registration opens at www.olana.org!

Weds. – Sats. - site staff in Memorial Grove

(5/4, 5/5, 5/11, 5/12, 5/13, 5/18, 5/19, 5/20, 5/25, 5/26, 5/27, 5/28)

Join a docent on a guided mineral springs tour to learn about the history, geology and lore surrounding our special waters! No registration necessary. This is a free event and meets at the Creekside Classroom.

(5/4, 5/5, 5/11, 5/12, 5/18, 5/19, 5/25, 5/26)

Join a docent on a guided mineral springs tour to learn about the history, geology and lore surrounding our special waters! No registration necessary. This is a free event and meets at the Creekside Classroom.

Saratoga Spa State Park will be holding its annual Learn-to-Swim program from July 9th through July 20th, 2018 at the Peerless Pool.

Who: Any child between the ages of 3 and 12

Where: Peerless Pool

When: Monday – Friday, July 9 – 20, 2018, between 8-10a.m.
Session I: 8:30-9:10a.m.
Session II: 9:20-10:00a.m.

Cost: FREE

How: ONE registration session: (at the Saratoga Spa State Park Administration Building): Wednesday, May 16th, 6p.m.

Bring: Medical information- Child's guardian's name, address and phone number, Child's doctor's name, address and phone number, Child's insurance information (name of company and ID number), List of any allergies or special conditions, Date of last tetanus shot, List of medications being taken.

All Weekend:

Across New York State various cultural institutions, historic sites, museums and communities will celebrate their heritage!

We will be conducting a Scavenger Hunt for those interested in exploring the site and discovering all that it has to offer. Complete the hunt and be entered into a prize drawing. Contact the site for more information and pick up a copy of the scavenger hunt booklet.

On Saturday, June 17th there will be a History & Hearsay tour of the site starting at 3pm at the Visitor Center. The tour lasts approx. 90 minutes and proper footwear for walking on grassy trails is suggested.

"Path Through History Weekend is a showcase of New York State's rich and fascinating history and will feature hundreds of events happening at historic and cultural destinations throughout the state. You don't have to be a historian to appreciate New York State's rich heritage. New York's new Path Through History helps you discover, experience and appreciate the state's amazing past. A wealth of memorable experiences awaits you - from living history museums, to forts and military landmarks, to the homes of presidents, great writers and artists. With an unparalleled network of museums, historic sites and cultural institutions, Path Through History takes you across the state to discover events of the past and learn how they reverberate today. "

Around the Visitor Center - $8 donation per person (age 6+) $6 donation for Seniors (age 60+)

Gates open at 10:00 am. Grand entry is about noon each day and then Opening Prayer followed by the posting of the colors (flags). Event will include veterans honor dance, intertribal dancing, Aztec dancing, Iroquois Social Dancing, and more. The public is invited to join in and have fun.

Metis Nation North America-Canadian Bands encourage all veterans to come and be honored at the Veterans Dance. We will honor all firefighters and paramedics also. All handicapped spectators, nursing home residents and children under 5 years of age are free.

Metis Nation North America-Canadian Bands

Gates @ 10am

Grand Entry and raising of flags starts @ 12n

Veterans Honor DanceIntertribal DancingAztec Dancing @ 2pm

Iroquois Social Dancing @ 2:45pmCandy Dance for kids @ 3:30pm

Intertribal Dancing @ 4pm

Retrieval of flags @ 5pm

Around the Visitor Center

The annual celebration of the community & canal! More information to come, check back for updates!

If you'd like to be a part of the activities and programs for this event, contact Janice at SchoharieCrossing@parks.ny.gov or (518) 829-7516 for details.

Lecture: Declaration of Independence: Senior Historian Michael Sheehan will present an illustrated talk on the proceedings of Congress in early 1776, featuring the parts played by John Adams, Ben Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson in writing the Declaration of Independence at 2pm.

Reading of the Declaration by a costumed interpreter at 2:45pm.

Artillery drill and firing demonstration at 3pm.

All activities Free.